Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 60 reviews.
Noam
Israel · Couple · April 2026
+They had 1 warm light lamp in the room
−The room was very different from the pictures. The window was to a shared space and not to the outside. The shower pressure was very low
Emily
United Kingdom · Solo · April 2026
“Felt very comfortable and felt like my home during my stay.”
+Very comfortable room. I felt cosy in the very nice ambience room and felt at home. I settled in very quickly and felt welcome when I arrived. You can use the terrace at the top which is nice. Staff are very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for my cosy stay!
Alireza
Germany · Solo · March 2026
+The location is amazing and the view from the rooftop is very beautiful, the area is super cute and close to a waterfall. Anket is an amazing human being and he has a beautiful energy.
−The room I was staying at didn't have any window towards outside and that's what I miss a lot staying at this place, and in Rishikesh the electricity is a topic that for some hours per day you don't have electricity.
Daniel
United States · Couple · March 2026
“Great homestay”
+Amazing place!!! Super cute. Awesome yoga room on the terrace! Affordable laundry as well. Owner was super nice and helpful!
−Everything was perfect
Samantha
United States · Couple · February 2026
“The best place to stay”
+I will say Samani Homestay is offering something I could not find anywhere else in Rishikesh. Of course there are many homestays in the area so you can easily find anyone for your budget. But the service, attention, and quality of the rooms you won’t find anywhere but here. After staying many places and then Samani I will not stay anywhere else now. The host is attentive and the vibe is very peaceful. I highly recommend to all travelers coming to Rishikesh.
Dance
Switzerland · Solo · February 2026
“Cozy stay and good vibes”
+Very good facilities, fridge and the electricity is running all the time, fast internet. Ankit, the host, heartfully runs the place and all the time available and helpful, really good communication and service. The room gave me a familiar feeling, nicely decorated and with good taste. There was hot water at the sink as well, which for me is rare in India. I liked that there are good water filters for drinking water. and the property is very safe. Really clean and very very quiet, which for me was a problem in other places. I loved that I could rest with no noise at all. I really enjoyed staying at Samani, I felt like I was in a nest. It's also not too small, not too big, very nice terrace with space for yoga and enjoying sun in the morning.
−I had no window directly outside, but there was a window towards the common hall and that helped overall, it was ok also like that, maybe having no window outside made it really quiet and good to properly rest and restore.
Cambier
Belgium · Solo · February 2026
“A home away from home in India”
+I really recommend Samani Homestay. The rooms are absolutely beautiful, thoughtfully decorated with so much personality, charm, and style. The owner is exceptionally kind, welcoming, and always available, whether to answer questions or help with anything you might need. Staying here truly feels like finding a second home in India, a place where you feel comfortable, cared for, and deeply at ease.
Joshua
France · Solo · February 2026
+Quiet location nearly at the top of Upper Topovan. Room tastefully decorated, modern, clean, with a comfortable bed. The host, Ankit, is extremely responsive and helpful. He gave me a ride on his Scooty to get dinner my first night, and he's full of suggestions of places to eat and visit here. You pay a slight premium compared to the big hotel stays or homestays, for the higher quality room and always-available host. After staying somewhere else for a few days, I came back here because the premium was worth it.
−Not a great view from the room. My first stay, I didn't have a window at all, but second stay/room looks out onto the street.
Kateryna
Switzerland · Couple · August 2025
“Good value for the price”
−The address mentioned in booking and on google map does not correspond to reality.
Jana
Czechia · Solo · August 2025
+Everything about this place and the owner is perfect. The rooms are large, clean, and with “like at home” vibe, as Ankit wants the homestay to be. There’s a fridge and washing machine for your clothes available in the hall. Filtered water available all the time. The location can’t be better. Straight in the main road but on the top so still quiet. Ankit is a very cool young man who is beyond helpful. As a solo female traveler I felt safe thanks to him and his homestay. Thank you Ankit and see you soon :)